Using pasta as a metaphor, students learn to stiffen their bodies like dry spaghetti and relax them like cooked noodles.
A gentle, 15-minute social-emotional learning lesson for preschoolers focused on identifying sadness and practicing two simple coping strategies: talking to a trusted adult and 'Bubble Breaths'.
A comprehensive lesson on respect for K-4 students, focusing on the Golden Rule and the 'ripple effect' of kind actions. Includes a visual slide deck, teacher's guide, student worksheet, anchor chart, and small group activity cards.
Consolidates learning from the previous weeks and sets goals for continued social-emotional success.
Teaches concrete self-regulation strategies and provides tools for emotional regulation.
Explores emotional awareness and the power of positive self-talk to manage frustration.
Focuses on distinguishing between safe and unsafe play, specifically addressing peer interactions like shouting and physical contact.
Introduces the concept of personal space and 'bubbles' while establishing the walk-and-talk routine.
A comprehensive set of social story materials designed to teach and reinforce expected behaviors for walking in hallways, standing in lines, moving through the classroom, and participating in circle time.
Expands counting skills to the numbers 11-20 while reviewing previous concepts through a celebratory final week.
Develops early literacy skills and fosters imagination through character play, rhyming, and collaborative storytelling.
Explores the natural world and basic scientific principles through outdoor exploration and simple experiments.
Introduces counting and number correspondence for numbers 1-10 using hands-on games and tactile materials.
Focuses on identifying and creating shapes through sensory play, art, and physical movement.
A Thursday lesson focused on categorizing problems as Big or Small, featuring a 'stand on this side' sorting game to help Kindergarteners understand when to solve things independently versus seeking adult help.
A recurring 15-minute Tuesday lesson where students use Golden Retriever expressions to identify their feelings and learn practical 'What Next' strategies for emotional regulation.
A lesson for kindergarten students to learn self-control using the 'Pause Button' strategy. Students explore how to think before they act through interactive slides and a hands-on sorting activity.
